The Small Acreage Program offers "Utilizing Cover Crops to Build Healthy Soils," a demonstration workshop from 5:30t o 7:30 p.m. March 27 at the 78th St. Heritage Farm at the corner of Northeast 78th Street and Northeast 19th Court, Hazel Dell. Participants will learn about cover crops from Samantha Frundle, working lands program manager of […]
The Clack County Composter Recycler program is offering free, hands-on instruction about composting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 3 at the compost demonstration site at the Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education, 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie. Learn more and register at clarkcountycomposts.org/classes-and-workshops/current-offerings/859-casee-work-party-30.
The Fort Vancouver Rose Society's next meeting at 7 p.m. April 4 at St. Luke's-San Lucas Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, features a discussion panel on "How to Become a Consulting Rosarian." The panel in the parish hall includes consulting rosarians who will offer details on how to apply to the American […]
The second annual Driftwood and Daffodils will be hosted by the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 5 and 6. Part contest, part show, this event features a driftwood contest and a daffodil show. Register at www.columbiapacificheritagemuseum.org. Entries are to be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 4 […]
The second annual Driftwood and Daffodils will be hosted by the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 5 and 6. Part contest, part show, this event features a driftwood contest and a daffodil show. Register at www.columbiapacificheritagemuseum.org. Entries are to be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 4 […]
The Clack County Composter Recycler program is offering free, online and in-person instruction about "SMART" composting from 7 to 8 p.m. April 10 at the compost demonstration site at the Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education, 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie. Class includes an in-person opportunity to construct a compost pile and view […]
Come with your preschoolers to the Camas Public Library from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. April 11 to plant seeds in a sponge house. Take them home and watch them grow. There is no fee and no registration is necessary.
Join Vancouver Bee Project and Water Center staff from 9:30 to 11:30 April 18 to care for a newly planted meadow. Grass was removed and wildflower seed sowed last fall. Staff will assess the project and volunteers will remove unwanted plants. Volunteers will also work in the Backyard Habitat Certified gardens. Activities may include weeding, […]
WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners will offer a workshop on growing strawberries from 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 13 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell. The class provides an overview of different types of strawberries, planting and care. Learn about pests, diseases, storage and preservation. Learn how to plant (and take […]
Join the Second Saturday Work Party at from 10 a.m. to noon April 13 at the Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum, 9215 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Spring clean-up is on the garden chores agenda. Refreshments will be provided. Learn more about the garden at facebook.com/WEBER.EVERGREENARBORETUM/.
The Camas Public Library is hosting a workshop, "Herbal Teas: Growing to Blending and Brewing," from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 15. A specialist from Garden Delights Herb Farm will offer an introduction to a selection of herbs and their properties and discuss why they are good for making tasty teas. Learn how to brew […]
The Clack County Composter Recycler program is offering a free online Red Worm Composting Workshop from 7 to 8 p.m. April 17. Students will learn how to turn kitchen trimmings into fertilizer. Participants are eligible for a free worm bin, bedding and worms. Join via Zoom. Register at clarkcountycomposts.org/classes-and-workshops/current-offerings/852-red-worm-composting-4.
The Clack County Composter Recycler program is offering free, online and in-person instruction about “SMART” composting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 20 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St. in the Hazel Dell area of Vancouver. Register at clarkcountycomposts.org/classes-and-workshops/current-offerings/860-composting-field-training-instruction-3.
Dennis’ 7 Dees Vancouver Garden Center, 10006 Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, is hosting a Spring Makers Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 20 featuring over 25 makers, artists and craftspeople from around the Pacific Northwest. Handmade, botanically focused ceramics, jewelry, and art will be set and sold among the beautiful blooming Spring flowers […]
Lilac Days at the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from April 20 to May 12 at 115 S. Pekin Rd., Woodland. The gardens are a restoration project to honor the work of famed lilac developer Hulda Klager. The grounds, a national historic site, contain an 1800s house with […]
Attend this free class from 3 to 4:45 p.m. April 20 to learn what to do about stinging wasps before calling a professional or appling pesticide. Entomologist Jennifer Snyder will teach attendees about physical and biological differences between common wasps. Emphasis will be placed non-chemical options and least-toxic chemicals for wasp control. Meet at Three […]
Lilac Days at the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from April 20 to May 12 at 115 S. Pekin Rd., Woodland. The gardens are a restoration project to honor the work of famed lilac developer Hulda Klager. The grounds, a national historic site, contain an 1800s house with […]
Celebrate Earth Day by joining WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners for a day of community service from 10 a.m. to noon April 22 at the Natural Demonstration Garden at Pacific Park, 1515 N.E. 164th Ave., Vancouver. Volunteers will see recent design updates and then work on tasks including weeding and laying down pavers. Volunteers […]
Lilac Days at the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from April 20 to May 12 at 115 S. Pekin Rd., Woodland. The gardens are a restoration project to honor the work of famed lilac developer Hulda Klager. The grounds, a national historic site, contain an 1800s house with […]
Lilac Days at the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from April 20 to May 12 at 115 S. Pekin Rd., Woodland. The gardens are a restoration project to honor the work of famed lilac developer Hulda Klager. The grounds, a national historic site, contain an 1800s house with […]